Armed Forces Financial Aid Grants
Army
The United State Army offers the Spouse Education Assistance Program (EAP) which is a grant for the spouses of members who are serving in Europe, Korea, Japan, or Okinawa. There is a maximum of around $350 per term.
Navy
The Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP) is for service member serving overseas in the Navy. Your spouse may be going to college part or full-time. It does not matter whether he or she is working towards a certificate or an undergrad or graduate degree
The undergraduate study maximum gift ranges from $300 for a semester and $1500 for the year. Graduate numbers are $350 and $1750, respectively.
Air Force
The Air Force's General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program assists children and spouses of active and deceased Air Force members. Qualifying applicants receive around $2000.
This grant is need-based and also factors in family income and the cost of tuition. It is the most popular Air Force college financial aid program.
Marine
The Admiral Mike Boorda Seaman-to-Admiral Educational Assistance Program offers grants of up to $2,000 per year for active duty service members accepted to the following programs:
- Enlisted Commissioning Program
- Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program
- Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
Coast Guard
The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) program offers $150 per year to help with college bills. This money can be used for any family member, but cannot be used for tuition. Any other education related expense such as books, housing, and supplies may be purchased with these funds.
Tests such as the SAT and other admission exams may be paid with the CGMA program. Coast Guard employees and eligible spouses may be able to take the CLEP and DANTES tests at no charge.
